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Safety

Covid Is No Hoax, and No Joke Either

An AIN editor shares his experience with the disease.
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FutureFlight

Hydrogen Power is the Future For Helicopters, Says Airbus

Airbus is privately conducting demonstration programs based on early concepts for hydrogen-powered rotorcraft.
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FutureFlight

Ohio Offers New Funding For Research Partnerships

Companies are required to partner with Ohio-based colleges and organizations on work due to start in May 2021.
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FutureFlight

EHang Expands Use of Unmanned Aircraft for Digital Light Shows in Europe

China's EHang reached a distribution agreement with event technology company Concept Solutions to offer AAV-powered digital fireworks through the newly created entity, DronePixel by EHang.
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FutureFlight

Uber Says Former Elevate Partners Can Offer Flights Through Its Ride-Hailing App

Joby Aviation is acquiring the Uber Elevate urban air mobility platform and intends to use it, under a new name, to offer flights in its own aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Joby Takes Control of Uber Elevate Plans For Urban Air Taxi Services

Uber has invested $125 million in eVTOL aircraft developer Joby Aviation in a deal that excludes other program partners.
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FutureFlight

Volocopter Announces Plan to Launch eVTOL Air Taxi Service in Singapore

The German eVTOL aircraft developer is aiming to start operations in Singapore from 2023.
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FutureFlight

Otto Unveils Plans For a Zero-Emissions Alternative to the Piston-Powered Celera

The U.S. company will power a new version of its diesel-fueled Celera 500L with either electricity or hydrogen.
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Sustainability and Environment

Airbus May Be Considering Hydrogen-powered Helicopter

Airbus's ZeroE project could be adapted to its helicopter business, executive says during Wichita Aero Club webinar.
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Airlines

Myanmar Airways Refuses To Stagnate during Pandemic

While fighting for fair business practices in Myanmar, the CEO of Myanmar Airways overcomes competitive disadvantages.
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Airports

Gazprom Mulls New Bizav Airport, FBO at St. Petersburg

Russian natural gas producer Gazprom looks to establish a new general aviation airport and FBO at the Levashovo military airfield in St. Petersburg.
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MEBAA Show Now Canceled; Organizer Plans for 2022 Event

The Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) today canceled its biennial MEBAA Show, citing the ongoing pandemic.
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Aircraft

Otto Aviation Launches Zero-emissions Aircraft

Otto Aviation, which is developing a six-seat, aero-diesel powered aircraft, announced it will also create a zero-emissions version of the Celera 500L.
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Aircraft

UK To Suspend EU Tariffs on Boeing Jets

Britain’s “independent approach” to European trade conflicts with the U.S. leads to concessions on aircraft tariffs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Dubai Completes Milestone Mx Check

Technicians at Jet Aviation Dubai completed the region's first Falcon 50 4C maintenance check.
Charter & Fractional

Volocopter To Launch eVTOL Taxi Services in Singapore

The eVTOL aircraft developer plans to have air taxi operations running from 2023 after announcing a partnership with local regulators.
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Aircraft

Joby Taking Over Uber Elevate's Urban Air Taxi Plans

The eVTOL aircraft developer is taking control of Uber Elevate in a move that will exclude other program partners ahead of planned service launch in 2023.
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Aircraft

Aerion AS2 Backlog Tops $6.5B with Avion Pacific Deal

The order, sales, and marketing agreement from Avion Pacific for multiple AS2s opens the Chinese market for the supersonic bizjet.
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Safety

London Biggin Hill Takes Covid Testing to the Tarmac

Business aircraft passengers and crew can take a variety of Covid tests at Biggin Hill's new facility in a bid to shorten or avoid quarantine requirements.
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Safety

Aspen Airport Introducing Covid Testing Requirements

Pitkin County, which encompasses popular ski resorts, has instituted a travel affidavit policy that all travelers must complete.
Aircraft

Virgin Australia Restructures Max Order, Delays Deliveries

Now owned by Bain Capital of the U.S., Virgin Australia sets its sights on domestic and short-haul international flying with Max 10s.
Rotorcraft

Hill Helicopters To Offer HX50 as Kit

Hill Helicopters said its five-seat HX50 turbine single will initially be offered as an amateur-built aircraft in 2023 for $662,000.
Aircraft

Falcon 6X Debuts in Virtual Rollout Ceremony

Dassault Aviation celebrated the rollout of the Falcon 6X, a key milestone on its path to first flight early next year.
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Bombardier Brings In New CFO, General Counsel

The latest senior executive appointments come as the airframer is transitioning to be a business-aviation-only company.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Orgs, Lawmaker Protest FCC 5G Auction

The FCC is set to kick off the auction of a portion of the spectrum near aviation bands, stirring protests from the aviation community and Capitol Hill.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Upgrades Inflight Entertainment System

The company's new Vision 360 features an improved 3D moving map.
Airlines

IATA Laments Slow Government Action on Quarantines

International Air Transport Association director general Alexandre de Juniac called governments’ moves toward rapid testing “cautious and slow moving.”

Chuck Yeager, Pilot Who Broke Sound Barrier, Flies West

Yeager, who died on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, was the first to exceed both the speed of sound and twice the speed of sound.
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Aircraft

Brazil's Gol To Become First To Resume Boeing Max Service

Brazil’s largest domestic carrier Gol plans to launch Max service from Sao Paulo on December 9.
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Aircraft

Indonesia Looks to Dassaut Rafale for Fighter Requirement

The ongoing search for a new multi-role fighter has led the Indonesian defense ministry to France, where a sizeable deal for the Rafale is in negotiation.
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